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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 65.13 and 41.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 65.13 and 41.69 is: 57.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 65.13 = 41.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/65.13 = 41.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 65.13 × 41.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 2,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714.99/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.58

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